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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1943
Page
8
South African soldiers will vote in the next election using a party only ballot due to diverse unit origins. Voters receive a list of parties and independents, mark choices, and mail ballots in identified envelopes to the Pretoria central electoral bureau for counting.
The article marks the 25th anniversary of the Royal Air Force founded on April 1 1918 from the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service. It notes RAF roles in WWI and WWII era defense, large past and present force levels, and Allied participation including Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand personnel. It cites Air Marshal Breadner of the Royal Canadian Air Force praising joint operations and Canada’s 20th year as a permanent service.
The article details the RAF’s impact from the Battle of Britain to current operations over occupied Europe. It cites 1942 figures of 50,000 fighters produced in Britain, 1,250,000 tons of enemy shipping sunk, and about 2,000 factories destroyed, with February bomb tonnage over 10,000. It notes RAF protection of ships in North Africa keeping losses at zero.
The Royal Canadian Air Force Headquarters announced numerous recently commissioned airmen across Canada. Names span Saskatchewan Manitoba Alberta Ontario and beyond listing towns such as Saskatoon Moose Jaw Regina Brandon and Calgary with commissions noted at various bases and dates.
A collage of short humorous exchanges and lines shows playful banter between young lovers, spouses, and military figures. Snippets cover kisses before departure, pension dreams, brash draftee wishes, bridal recipes, and a tense moment of suspense as a couple seeks parental consent for marriage.
Mark Twain, invited to speak only if not asked to talk, rose from the speakers table as meal was served. Deafening applause followed before he spoke with the line Waiter Some bread please then resumed his seat.
Prime Minister Churchill discloses that more than 63 000 refugees have arrived in Britain since the war began. The total includes 20 000 seamen and excludes Allied forces members. A blood transfusion service station opens in Windsor Castle by royal permission.
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